2019
Mitochondrial unfolded protein response: a stress response with implications for fertility and reproductive aging
Seli E, Wang T, Horvath TL. Mitochondrial unfolded protein response: a stress response with implications for fertility and reproductive aging. Fertility And Sterility 2019, 111: 197-204. PMID: 30691623, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.11.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMitochondrial unfolded protein responseTwo-cell embryo developmentUnfolded protein responseImpaired oocyte maturationMorphology of mitochondriaMitochondrial dysfunction resultsPremature reproductive agingNovel mechanistic insightsMitochondrial DNA contentReactive oxygen species productionPrevention of agingCLPP resultsProtein responseOxygen species productionReproductive agingPreimplantation embryosAge-related accumulationOxidative phosphorylationStress responseEmbryo developmentForm blastocystsMitochondrial functionMitochondriaMitochondrial dysfunctionEnergy metabolism
2018
Diminished ovarian reserve and poor response to stimulation in patients <38 years old: a quantitative but not qualitative reduction in performance
Morin SJ, Patounakis G, Juneau CR, Neal SA, Scott RT, Seli E. Diminished ovarian reserve and poor response to stimulation in patients <38 years old: a quantitative but not qualitative reduction in performance. Human Reproduction 2018, 33: 1489-1498. PMID: 30010882, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dey238.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAneuploidyBlastomeresDatabases, FactualEmbryo Culture TechniquesEmbryo TransferFemaleFertility Agents, FemaleFertilization in VitroHumansInfertility, FemaleLive BirthOvarian ReserveOvaryOvulationOvulation InductionPregnancyPregnancy RateRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeConceptsPoor oocyte qualityOvarian reserveLive birth rateDiminished ovarian reserveOocyte yieldOocyte qualityBlastulation rateAMH levelsPoor respondersPoor responseFollicular depletionBirth rateEmbryo transferAneuploidy rateLower live birth ratesYoung womenSTUDY FUNDING/COMPETINGGood prognosis patientsOvarian reserve parametersOvarian reserve testingYoung poor respondersPoor ovarian responseRetrospective cohort studyLower oocyte yieldInterquartile range
2015
Ovarian Aging
Seli E. Ovarian Aging. Seminars In Reproductive Medicine 2015, 33: 375-376. PMID: 26565386, DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1567817.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOocyte Cryopreservation as a Preventive Measure for Age-Related Fertility Loss
Cil AP, Turkgeldi L, Seli E. Oocyte Cryopreservation as a Preventive Measure for Age-Related Fertility Loss. Seminars In Reproductive Medicine 2015, 33: 429-435. PMID: 26562287, DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1567819.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge-related declineOocyte cryopreservationAge-related fertility lossGood ovarian reserveFertility preservation strategiesPublic health campaignsPreconceptional counselingOvarian reserveAdvanced ageHealth campaignsPreventive measuresHealth informationMedical professionalsLater stagesWomenYoung adolescentsPreservation strategiesPatientsFertility lossIncidencePublic awarenessStrategies for Controlled Ovarian Stimulation in the Setting of Ovarian Aging
Ata B, Seli E. Strategies for Controlled Ovarian Stimulation in the Setting of Ovarian Aging. Seminars In Reproductive Medicine 2015, 33: 436-448. PMID: 26562286, DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1567818.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsControlled ovarian stimulationOvarian agingOvarian stimulationPossible side effects profileShort GnRH agonist protocolGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistGnRH agonist protocolTotal gonadotropin consumptionIU/daySide effect profileCost of medicationsGrowth hormone supplementationHigh-quality evidenceTransdermal testosterone administrationDuration of stimulationQuality of oocytesAppropriate first choiceAgonist protocolCOS protocolsEstradiol primingGonadotropin consumptionGonadotropin dosageEffect profileHormone antagonistHormone supplementation
2013
Current trends and progress in clinical applications of oocyte cryopreservation
Cil AP, Seli E. Current trends and progress in clinical applications of oocyte cryopreservation. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2013, 25: 247-254. PMID: 23562954, PMCID: PMC3869229, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e32836091f4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective oocyte cryopreservationOocyte cryopreservationSuccess rateClinical applicationFresh donor oocytesFresh oocytesClinical success rateFirst live birthIVF success ratesCommon indicationElective useDonor oocytesAppropriate counselingLive birthsClinical successMedical indicationsCryopreserved oocytesOocyte vitrificationAvailable evidenceReproductive medicinePostponement of fertilityAmerican SocietyIVFOocytesIndications
2010
Third party reproduction and the aging couple
Luk J, Greenfeld DA, Seli E. Third party reproduction and the aging couple. Maturitas 2010, 66: 389-396. PMID: 20451337, DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2010.03.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThird-party reproductionOocyte donationFirst pregnancyInfertility treatmentSignificant success rateAverage ageOocyte donorsSocial workersMore womenCommon formSuccess rateReproductive technologiesLate 30sPregnancyEarly 40sPartner's advancesAgeFemale agePartiesUnited StatesPhysical involvementDonationUterusGratifying experienceNurses